Rizatriptan

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jan 23, 2024

Drug Details

Generic Name:

Rizatriptan benzoate

Common Brands:

Maxalt, Maxalt MLT

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Selective serotonin receptor agonists (triptans)

Forms:

Tablet, orally disintegrating tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Migraine headache

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance

Rizatriptan (Maxalt) Drug Class

Rizatriptan (rye-zah-trip-tan) belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin receptor agonists or triptans, which are migraine headache medicines.

Rizatriptan (Maxalt) Age Range

Rizatriptan is approved for use in adults and pediatric patients between 6 and 17 years of age.

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